Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for July 24
Yesterday Tomorrow
| July 24, 1567 |
Privateer John Hawkins, who had been granted permission to land and refit his vessels at San Juan de Ulloa, a "craggy tor" in the harbor of Vera Cruz, is attacked by the Spanish fleet. Only two ships escape: Hawkins on his command ship, the Minion and the Judith (which belonged to his cousin, Sir Francis Drake).
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| July 24, 1774 |
Meeting at Tondee's Tavern to organize Georgia for the rebellion.
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John Houstoun, Patriot |
| July 24, 1778 |
Georgia ratifies the Articles of Confederation
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Georgia, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution
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| July 24, 1886 |
"Professor Leon" walks across Tallulah Gorge on a tightrope. |
| July 24, 1897 |
James McLaws dies, Savannah
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Savannah, Georgia births and deaths |
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Lafayette McLaws |
| July 24, 1952 |
On the third ballot, Illinois governor Adlai Stevenson wins the Democratic Presidential nomination.
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Richard B. Russell, Jr. |
| July 24, 1952 |
The temperature in Louisville, Georgia rises to 112 degrees, a state record
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| July 24, 1962 |
The earlier temporary restraining order again Albany Movement Demonstrations is overturned by Judge Elbert P. Tuttle of the U.S. Appeals Court for the Fifth Circuit. |
| July 24, 1973 |
John Ehrlichman is questioned by Georgia Senator Herman Talmadge during the Watergate hearings.
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| July 24, 2000 |
Zell Miller is appointed by Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes to fill the U. S. Senate seat left vacant by Paul Coverdell until an election can be held.
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Zell Miller |
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Paul Coverdell |
| July 24, 2008 |
Georgia State University, appearing in U. S. District Court in Atlanta, asserted that its online distribution of course material is permitted under copyright law's fair-use exemption in this closely watched case |
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Copyright Lawsuit against Georgia State University |
| July 24, 2009 |
Security Bank Corporation of Bibb County, Jones County, North Metro, North Fulton, and Gwinnett County, organized as individual banks, were closed today by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. The FDIC entered into a purchase agreement with State Bank and Trust Company, Pinehurst. |
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Bank Failures in Georgia |
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